LONOKE COUNTY, AR — One man was killed in a road accident involving a car and a motorcycle in Lonoke County, Arkansas on Thursday, July 10th, 2014, according to the report from Fox 16.
Arkansas police think that 27-year-old Jimmy Battles was killed when the motorcycle he was driving was struck by a vehicle that authorities think was trying to pass a tractor-trailer while driving on Elam Road.
Scene of the Accident
Jimmy Battles was killed in the crash. It is not clear if he died instantly, or if he was taken to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
The investigation into the crash is currently being handled by officials from the Arkansas State Police.
Commentary:
If the news articles circulating about this accident turn out to be accurate, then the driver of the passenger car would more than likely be faulted for the accident. Any time a driver is going to pass or overtake another vehicle in a two-lane road, it is their responsibilty to ensure the lane they are going to use to pass is clear before attempting the maneuver. Barring any major details omitted from the news, the driver of the car will more than likely be found responsible for the accident.
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